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Findings - DR - 2005 - DR-71-05 - Construct 2 Monument Signs At The Entry To Castlebury W. Subdivision BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR ) A DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO MONUMENT ) SIGNS FOR CASTLEBURY WEST SUBDIVISION ) FOR CAPITOL DEVELOPMENT INC. ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-71-05 The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action on September 8, 2005. The Eagle Design Review Board having heard and taken oral and written testimony, and having duly considered the matter, makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; FINDINGS OF FACT: A. PROJECT SUMMARY: Capital Development Inc., represented by David Koga with The Land Group, is requesting design review approval to construct two monument signs at the entry to Castlebury West Subdivision on North Meridian Road. The site is located at the northeast comer of North Meridian Road and Chin den Boulevard. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on August 4, 2005. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On August 23, 2005, the Eagle City Council approved a preliminary plat application for Castlebury West Subdivision (PP-lO-05). D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-72-05 (Common area landscaping within Castlebury West Subdivision). E. ZONING DESIGNATION: R-l (Residential one unit per acre) F. SIGNAGE: Two Monument Si s Si n Data Pro osed Re uired Si n Dimensions Area of Si na e Illumination Two 100-watt quartz Greenlee "SLS" ground Interior-illumination prohibited mounted lights Two l20-watt high pressure sodium "Brandon" deck Ii hts 150-s uare feet (minimum) Page 1 of 4 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\1005\DR.71_05 sign drf_doc G. SIGN MATERIALS: Sign Letters: Brush steel (Black) Sign Background: Stucco (Beige) Supporting structure: Stone - "Cultural Stone" European Castle Stone (Bucks Country Color) STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT: A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS, WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: (None) B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: · The general theme of the Design Review Overlay District is to encourage the use of American Northwest and 1870 through 1930 architectural styles and the use of those materials, graphics and architectural designs set forth in the DR chapter. · Signage for any project shall provide for business identification and minimize clutter and confusion on and off the site. Signs are to provide effective and necessary business identification systems adapted to the building design. · Section 8-2A-8(K)(1) No signs shall be erected or maintained in any district as established by the Zoning Ordinance except those signs specifically enumerated in this Chapter. The number and area of signs as outlined in this Chapter are intended to be maximum standards which do not necessarily ensure architectural compatibility. Therefore, in addition to the enumerated standards, consideration shall be given to a sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the subject property as well as the surrounding community. Compatible design, simplicity and sign effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval. · Section 8-2A-8(C)(5) Sign materials and overall appearance shall complement the building architecture and colors as determined by the Design Review Board. · Section 8-2A-8(E)(1) The Design Review Board must find that any internally-illuminated sign which may be permitted under the specific regulations within this Chapter shall be designed such that brightness levels shall be controlled to assure a soft subtle effective light in accordance with other City regulations intended to create and maintain the American Northwest l870s' to 1930s' architectural appeal. A maximum of 430 milliamps may be permitted for any internally illuminated sign subject to Design Review Board approval. C. DISCUSSION: · The sign application states that the internal illumination for this proposed sign is not to exceed 430 MA, however the sign plan states that 800 MA fluorescent lamps are proposed to be used. The applicant should be required to provide a modified sign plan showing that the internal illumination for the proposed sign does not exceed 430 MA as permitted by Eagle City Code. The revised sign plan should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance ofa sign permit. · There are several existing building wall signs on this building. The applicant should be required to remove all existing building wall signs prior to issuance of a sign permit. Page 2 of 4 K:\Planning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2005\DR_71_05 sign drfdoc · Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review Board. STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE REPORT: Based upon the information provided to staff to date, staff recommends approval with the site specific conditions of approval and the standard conditions of approval provided within the staff report. PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD: A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on September 8, 2005, at which time the Board made their decision. B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one. C. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not including the applicant/representative). BOARD DECISION: The Board voted 4 to 0 (Barnes and Grubb absent) to approve DR-72-05 for a design review application for two monument signs for Capitol Development Inc., with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The ground mounted light fixtures shall be concealed or screened with perimeter landscaping providing a 12 - month screen of sufficient height and density to conceal such fixtures. They shall also be screened or located so they do not shine onto the roadway or any nearby property. 2. Provide a detailed cut sheet of the proposed ground mounted light fixtures showing the luminaries to be showing high pressure sodium and the wattage to be 70-watts maxirnum. The detailed cut sheet shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the city issuing a sign permit. 3. Provide a cut sheet of the proposed deck lights showing a light fixture that has an opaque lens indicating a "Dark Sky" style of lighting. 4. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs. 5. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed on this site. STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. A building permit/zoning permit shall be required prior to construction of any sign which is not attached to a building with an active building permit. 2. Approval shall expire without notice to the applicant on the date of expiration of this Design Review, as stipulated in Eagle City Code (one year from the Design Review Board approval date). 3. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Uniform Building Code, Eagle City Code, and all applicable County, State and Federal Codes and Regulations shall be complied with. All design and construction shall be in accordance with all applicable City of Eagle Codes unless specifically approved by the Commission and/or Council. 4. New plans which incorporate any required changes shall be subrnitted for staff approval. Staff may elect to take those plans to the Design Review Board and/or the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and approval. 5. Any changes to the plans and specifications upon which this approval is based, other than those required by the above conditions, will require submittal of an application for modification and approval of that application prior to commencing any change. Page 3 of 4 K:IPlanning Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2005\DR_71_05 sign drfdoc 6. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the City of Eagle of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought. 7. Any modification of the approved design review plans must be approved prior to construction/installation of such changes. Failure to do so may result in the requirement to modify the project to cornply with the approved design review and/or result in the inability to issue a certificate of completion for this project. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: 1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on August 4,2005. 2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application (DR-7l-05) with regard to the Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article A, DR Design Review Overlay District, and based upon the information provided with the conditions required herein, concludes that the proposed design review application is in accordance with the Eagle City Code and the Eagle Comprehensive Plan. DATED this 22nd day of September 2005. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF EAGLE Ada County, Idaho ATTEST: Page 4 of 4 K:\Plarming Dept\Eagle Applications\Dr\2005\DR+ 71-05 sign drfdoc